Washington County Court Records Search

Washington County, located in the southwestern corner of Utah and anchored by its county seat in St. George, maintains an active court system that produces a wide range of judicial records. The 5th District Court serves as the county’s general jurisdiction tribunal, handling everything from felony prosecutions and high-value civil disputes to divorce proceedings and probate administration. Several justice courts — operated by Washington County and individual municipalities — adjudicate misdemeanor, infraction, traffic, and small claims matters. A separate Juvenile Court addresses cases involving minors. Together, these courts generate extensive records that are accessible to the public through multiple channels.

For those looking to locate court case information in Utah, a number of official resources are available. Clerk offices at each courthouse accept in-person requests, and most district court locations offer public computer terminals for on-site research. Online tools maintained by the Utah judiciary also provide electronic access to case data. UtahCourts.us can serve as a starting point for identifying publicly available case information across the state’s courts.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Washington County?

The process of finding a court case depends on whether the matter was heard in the District Court, a Justice Court, or the Juvenile Court. Each court maintains its own records, and the relevant clerk’s office is the primary contact point for record inquiries.

Court Locations and Contact Information

Court	Address	Phone
5th District Court — Washington County	206 W. Tabernacle, Suite 100, St. George, UT 84770	(435) 986-5700
5th District Juvenile Court — Washington County	206 W. Tabernacle, Suite 125, St. George, UT 84770	(435) 986-5730
Washington County Justice Court	197 E. Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770	(435) 301-7480
Hurricane City Justice Court	80 S. 700 West, Hurricane, UT 84737	(435) 635-4072
Washington City Justice Court	111 N. 100 East, Washington, UT 84780	(435) 656-6350
Santa Clara Justice Court	2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, UT 84765	(435) 673-6712 ext. 202
Hildale Justice Court	320 E. Newel Avenue, P.O. Box 840490, Hildale, UT 84784	(435) 874-2323
Enterprise Justice Court	Box 340, Enterprise, UT 84725	(435) 878-2221

The Washington County Justice Court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on county holidays.

Online Case Search Tools

Two primary electronic portals are available for searching Washington County court records:

MyCase — Intended for parties to a case (plaintiffs, defendants, petitioners, and respondents). MyCase allows litigants to view records of their own open and closed cases filed in the District Court and Justice Courts at no charge. An account requires a case number, an email address, and a government-issued ID.
Xchange — The public case search tool. Anyone can use Xchange to look up case summary information, including party names, assigned judges, attorneys of record, filed documents, hearing dates, judgments, and case outcomes. Xchange covers both district court and justice court cases entered into the Courts Information System (CORIS). Searches can be conducted by name, case number, or other criteria. A one-time use or guest account costs $10.00, with individual searches charged at $0.35 each and document images at $1.00 each. A monthly subscription is available for $40.00 per month (covering up to 500 searches), with a $25.00 initial setup fee.
Public Terminals — Available at most District Court locations, including the St. George courthouse. These terminals provide free access to the CORIS case management system during business hours.

GRAMA Records Requests

Records can also be requested through a formal Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) submission. The GRAMA Records Request Form should be completed and submitted by email to grama@washco.utah.gov, by fax to (435) 301-7249, by mail, or in person to:

Washington County Clerk/Auditor
c/o Records Officer
111 East Tabernacle Street
St. George, UT 84770-3443
Phone: (435) 301-7233

Copy fees for GRAMA requests are $0.25 per side for photocopies, $4.00 per document plus $0.50 per page for certified copies, and $10.00 per CD for audio records. Staff search time is billed based on the salary and benefits of the lowest-paid employee capable of fulfilling the request.

Requests for video or audio recordings of court proceedings in the 5th District Court should be emailed to stgcopies@utcourts.gov. A request form is available for download from the court’s website.

Are Court Records Public in Washington County?

Utah law establishes a strong presumption that court records are open to the public. The Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) provides the statutory framework for government record access, while Rule 4-202.02 of the Code of Judicial Administration specifically classifies court records into several tiers of access.

Under Rule 4-202.02, court records fall into the following categories:

Public — Case files, appellate filings, opinions, orders entered in open hearings, financial records, indexes showing party names and case numbers, and public documents filed electronically since July 1, 2010, are all accessible to anyone.
Private — Accessible only to the parties, their attorneys, and authorized persons. This category includes medical, psychiatric, and psychological records; personal identifying information such as full Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers; jail booking sheets; victim impact statements; Child Protective Services investigation reports; and records of indigency determinations.
Sealed — Adoption records (sealed six months after proceedings conclude), expunged criminal records, wills deposited for safekeeping during the testator’s lifetime, and records of Children’s Justice Center investigative interviews after legal proceedings conclude.
Protected — Attorney work product, records subject to attorney-client privilege, presentence investigation reports, and probation reports.

Effective April 1, 2012, certain domestic relations case types became partially private. In divorce, custody, guardianship, conservatorship, cohabitant abuse, and paternity cases, the case history with minute entries, judgments, orders, decrees, and letters of appointment remain public, but other filings in the case are private unless otherwise ordered.

Juvenile court records carry their own classification system. Juvenile court legal records — including pleadings, orders, and hearing records — and juvenile court social records — including evaluations, treatment plans, and probation reports — are each governed by distinct access rules and are not available through Xchange.

Washington County Criminal Court Records

Criminal jurisdiction in Washington County is divided between the 5th District Court and the various justice courts. The District Court handles all felony prosecutions and Class A misdemeanor cases. Justice courts process Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, and traffic offenses.

Searching Criminal Court Records

Criminal case information can be located through several methods:

Visit the clerk’s office at the 5th District Court (206 W. Tabernacle, Suite 100, St. George) or the relevant justice court and request access through public terminals or staff assistance.
Search Xchange by defendant name or case number. Criminal docket entries, charges, dispositions, and public documents are displayed for cases in the CORIS system.
If you are a party to a criminal case, use MyCase for more detailed access to your own case file.

Sealed and expunged criminal records are not displayed on Xchange and cannot be obtained through standard public access channels.

Arrest Records and Law Enforcement Requests

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking information. To obtain copies, submit a Records (GRAMA) Request through the Sheriff’s website. Requesters must provide their name, contact information, and case-specific details such as the case number, date of incident, and incident type. Each copy of a report carries a minimum fee of $5.00. A response should be expected within 10 working days.

The Washington City Police Department also accepts records requests through its online form or via email at police@washingtoncity.org.

Washington County Civil Court Records

Civil disputes in Washington County are heard in the District Court for general civil matters and in the justice courts for small claims cases. Since 2009, all small claims in Utah are filed in justice courts. The District Court handles civil lawsuits involving larger amounts in controversy, property disputes, and breach of contract claims, among other matters.

Accessing Civil Records

Civil case information is searchable through Xchange, where users can view party names, attorneys, filed documents, hearings, and judgments. Public electronic documents filed in district court civil cases since July 1, 2010, are available for purchase at $1.00 per document through Xchange.

Parties to a civil case can use MyCase at no charge for detailed access to their own case records. The public terminals at the St. George District Courthouse also provide access to civil case data during business hours.

For copies of civil records not available electronically, a GRAMA request can be submitted to the Washington County Clerk/Auditor or to the clerk of the court where the case was filed. Standard photocopy costs are $0.25 per side, and certified copies are $4.00 per document plus $0.50 per page.

Small claims cases filed in justice courts — including the Washington County Justice Court — are also searchable through Xchange, although historical coverage varies depending on when each court began using the CORIS system.

Washington County Family Court Records

Washington County does not maintain a separate family court. All family and domestic relations cases — including divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, child support, paternity, cohabitant abuse protective orders, and adoption — are adjudicated by the 5th District Court.

Privacy Restrictions on Family Records

Family law records in Washington County are subject to significant privacy protections under Rule 4-202.02. In cases involving divorce, annulment, grandparent visitation, temporary separation, custody, child support, cohabitant abuse, paternity, guardianship, and conservatorship, the following elements remain public:

Case history with minute entries of public hearings
Judgments, orders, and decrees
Letters of appointment

All other filings in these case types are classified as private and accessible only to the parties, their attorneys, and others authorized by the court.

Adoption records are classified as private during proceedings and become sealed six months after the conclusion of the case. An adoptive parent — or an adopted individual who was at least 18 at the time of adoption — may request access to adoption records by completing the Request for Certified Copy of Adoption Decree form and filing it with the District Court clerk.

Marriage Records

Marriage licenses and records in Washington County are maintained by the County Clerk. Records from 1978 to 2010 can be obtained through the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics via the UtahID portal. For mail-in orders, complete the Marriage Certificate Request Form, include a photocopy of valid ID, and send it to:

Vital Records
P.O. Box 141012
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012

Through June 30, 2026, certified copies cost $18.00, with additional copies at $10.00 each. Expedited processing adds $15.00, and standard processing takes approximately three weeks. Effective July 1, 2026, the fee for marriage certificates increases to $25.00 for the initial copy.

In-person requests can also be made at the Southwest Utah Public Health Department at 620 South 400 East #400, St. George, UT 84770, phone (435) 986-2557.

For marriages before 1978 or after 2010, contact the Washington County Clerk directly.

Divorce Records

Divorce records from 1978 to 2010 are publicly available through the Utah Office of Vital Records. Divorce records from 2011 onward — with the exception of orders and decrees, which remain public — are classified as private and accessible only to the parties and their attorneys. These can be obtained from the 5th District Court clerk’s office.

Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records from 1905 to the present are available through the Utah Office of Vital Records. Eligible requesters — typically the individual named on the record, immediate family, or a legal representative — can apply using the Birth Certificate Application or Death Certificate Application forms. Through June 30, 2026, certified birth certificates cost $22.00 and death certificates cost $30.00, with additional copies at $10.00 each. After July 1, 2026, birth certificates increase to $25.00 and death certificates to $35.00. Birth records become unrestricted public records after 100 years, and death records after 50 years.

Washington County Probate Court Records

Probate matters in Washington County are handled by the 5th District Court, which serves as the probate court for the county. The court oversees the administration of estates, probate of wills, appointment of personal representatives, and guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

Accessing Probate Records

Probate case files are generally classified as public records and can be searched through Xchange or at the public terminals in the St. George District Courthouse. Case information including docket entries, filed documents, orders, and decrees is accessible through these channels. In guardianship and conservatorship cases, certain filings are private under Rule 4-202.02, although the case history, judgments, orders, decrees, and letters of appointment remain public.

To request copies of probate documents, contact the 5th District Court clerk:

5th District Court — Washington County
Address: 206 W. Tabernacle, Suite 100, St. George, UT 84770
Phone: (435) 986-5700
Fax: (435) 986-5723

Wills deposited with the court for safekeeping during the testator’s lifetime are classified as sealed records under Rule 4-202.02 and are not accessible to the public. Once a will is admitted to probate after the testator’s death, it becomes part of the public case file.

Guardianship proceedings — including those involving the appointment of a guardian for a minor or an incapacitated adult — are partially private. The name of a minor party in a guardianship or conservatorship case remains public, but medical evaluations, personal financial information, and other sensitive filings carry private or protected classifications.

Individuals filing probate, estate, or guardianship matters in the 5th District Court should be aware that electronic filing is available through the Utah judiciary’s system. Court forms and self-help resources for probate matters can be found on the Utah Courts website.